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Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe
Fajita Seasoning is the best way to kick up your next Mexican night at home. This recipe uses spices that are likely already in your pantry such as chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 tablespoons
Calories: 43 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 Tbsp. cumin
- 1 Tbsp. paprika
- 2 tsp. oregano
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- ¼-½ tsp. cayenne pepper optional
- 1 ½ tsp. salt to taste, optional
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together in either a medium-sized bowl or in the jar it will be kept in. Store in a cool and dry place for up to a year.
- Use 1 ½-2 tablespoons of fajita seasoning per pound of meat or 1 tablespoon per pound of vegetables.
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Notes
- To Prep-Ahead: You can mix up the spice blend ahead of time and keep it in a cool cabinet for up to 12 months.
- To Store: Place fajita seasoning in an airtight jar or canister and store in a cool, dry cabinet for up to one year.
- To Freeze: It is best not to freeze spices as it can trap humidity and ruin them.
Nutrition Information
Calories
43kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
566mg
(24%)
Potassium
250mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2823IU
(56%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 43
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 43kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 250mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2823IU | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.